Lynn University sports management students gain hands-on industry experience

Lynn faculty members Ted Curtis and Sherry Andre, associate professors in the College of Business and Management, took 11 students from the program to attend the National Football League (NFL) Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana—allowing them to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of sports management.

The NFL Scouting Combine is a critical component in turning amateur athletes into NFL professionals. During the event, hundreds of college football players with dreams of being drafted into the NFL are evaluated in a week-long extensive workout involving physical and mental tests that can impact their draft positions—the conference also focuses on the business of professional football. Hearing from team executives, coaches, agents and more at panel events helps prepare students for potential careers after graduation. Throughout the experience, Lynn’s students met exclusively with agents and executives, attended a conference on NFL business, and visited the NCAA Hall of Champions.